April 28, 2026 — Today is National Superhero Day, which feels like a good reminder that sometimes people step in and take control of a situation—whether they’re supposed to or not.

Today we’re looking at a few moments where control shifted in unexpected ways.

First, the Mutiny on the Bounty in 1789, where a ship’s crew turned against their own captain.

Then, Billy the Kid’s escape in 1881, where a system designed to hold him failed.

And finally, the launch of the iTunes Store in 2003, which quietly changed how people access music and digital content.

Plus, a look at James Monroe, whose time in history reflects how perspective shapes what we remember.

It raises a question about how often control isn’t fixed—but shifts depending on who’s willing to take it.

Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through April 28.